Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StudentClaw ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI study assistant service through WhatsApp or Telegram.

By using StudentClaw, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and study program when you register
• Chat Messages: Messages you send to StudentClaw through WhatsApp or Telegram
• Study Materials: Documents you upload such as schedules, syllabi, and study notes
• Deadlines & Tasks: Information about your assignments and exams

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the service (message frequency, features used)
• Device Information: Messaging platform used (WhatsApp/Telegram)
• Timestamps: When messages are sent and received

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized study assistance and reminders
• Remember your schedule, deadlines, and preferences
• Send proactive messages to help you stay on track
• Improve and optimize our AI assistant
• Communicate with you about your account and updates
• Ensure the security and integrity of our service

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers within the European Union. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• AI Processing: Your messages are processed by AI language models (e.g., Anthropic Claude) to generate responses. These providers process data according to their privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics) under strict data protection agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@studentclaw.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Chat history is retained to maintain context and improve your experience. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

StudentClaw is intended for students aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: